Category: Students

Students

June 14, 2021

8th Grade Student Celebrates First Place in Ánimo Voices Writing Competition

Akira Alamin, an Ánimo Westside Charter Middle School student, won first place through her experimental…

June 8, 2021

Ivy-Bound Senior Reflects on Ánimo Inglewood Experiences

“Coming from parents who only attended the sixth grade, I think it's crazy just in…

April 21, 2021

How a College Trip Led to Self-discovery and More

Jawanza Harris' college trip to Clark Atlanta University was life changing. “It was like I…

April 6, 2021

College Classes at the Age of 12? How AEO Is Giving Students a Jump Start to College

At Ánimo Ellen Ochoa Charter Middle School the road to college begins early. Through a…

April 5, 2021

Green Dot Alumna Reminds Students to Always Challenge Themselves

Diana Proano, an Ánimo Watts College Preparatory Academy alumna, has always sought out opportunities that…

March 16, 2021

College Bound: City of Champions Students Celebrate College Acceptances, Preparedness

Two Ánimo City of Champions students reflect on their high school experience and share how…

March 2, 2021

How This Student Jumped Math Levels

Nearly four years ago Keiry Valle was struggling academically. Now, she’s top of her class…

July 22, 2020

College Preparedness Shaped This Student into a Bonafide Leader

Growing up, Valentin Castillo knew he wanted to go to college and serve his community,…

July 21, 2020

Q&A: Class of 2020 graduate on the cusp of attending UCLA

Amid pandemic life, we held a conversation with Class of 2020 graduate Trinity Bradford of…

July 15, 2020

Why This Alumna Is Committed to Public Service

Breanna Maldonado has demonstrated that you can achieve anything with determination and drive. This year…

July 7, 2020

My Journey to Stanford: Turning Goals Into Reality

“I just, I froze. I didn't know how to process it. My sisters immediately called…

June 12, 2020

The Graduating Class That Will Change the World

The Class of 2020 will always be remembered as the class of resilience. Since their…